Opportunities From: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Volunteers will assist us with a variety of warehouse tasks. These may include sorting through boxed foods, inspecting food, sweeping, mopping, cleaning walls and windows, and disinfecting bathrooms and other areas. 

* Wear close-toed shoes.

* No inappropriate apparel permitted.

* Please do not attend if you're experiencing or are feeling sick.

The Shopping Floor Attendant assists with the upkeep of our Market Fresh shopping floor area. This can include, but not be limited to, food quality checks, rearranging food pallets, replenishing and transferring product, helping agency partners shop and load their vehicles with goods, wiping down shelves, and sweeping/mopping.

- Must wear close-toed shoes. 

- No tank tops, short-shorts, clothing with holes/rips, or any other inappropriate gear.

- May involve tasks in our walk-in coolers (refrigerators) and freezers.

Volunteer will assist with any administrative duties as assigned, such as shredding, stapling, printing, package assembly, and letter stuffing.

* Please sign in on the sign in sheet when you arrive and sign out at the end of your shift*

Our Senior Home Delivery Volunteer opportunity requires a volunteer to pick up food from the food bank and deliver it to a senior in need every week. Seniors require delivery across all of our service areas (6 Localities: Caroline, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and the City of Fredericksburg). Volunteers who sign up for this opportunity will be matched to a senior in greatest need from anywhere in our service area. Please note that this may require you to drive up to 50 miles from our warehouse.

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank is not open on weekends. Volunteers are required to pick up the meals weekly on Tuesdays between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM or Wednesdays between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Please be aware of the weather. You are urged to drink plenty of water, dress in loose but appropriate attire, and always wear closed-toed shoes. This doesn't count towards community service hour requirements.

A yearly background check is required for this opportunity.
If you are interested in signing up for this opportunity, 
please click "Respond" at the bottom of this page, AND email dthomas@fredfood.org for background check instructions.

Our Senior Box Delivery opportunity requires a volunteer to pick up food from the food bank and deliver it to a senior in need once a month. Seniors require delivery across all of our service areas (6 Localities: Caroline, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and the City of Fredericksburg).

Volunteers sort donated food and nonfood items.

SHELF STABLE PRODUCTS: These items are donated either through a retailer or a food drive.  Shelf-stable products are categorized based on the type of food after qualifying packages have been mended and the conditions for safety have been verified by the volunteer.

REFRIGERATED PRODUCTS: The cooler primarily contains items such as produce, prepackaged prepared meals, and dairy products.  These foods require immediate attention for rapid distribution back into the community.  Many times, after food safety and the condition of food have been verified by the volunteer, the items are bagged to ensure swift distribution to our neighbors.

FREEZER PRODUCTS: Frozen items consist of meat, which is separated by species, frozen meals, sides, and novelties.  Volunteers will perform the separating, mend packaging for qualifying products, and assist in keeping these items organized by category.

INCOMING PRODUCT: As drivers return from their daily routes, help is needed to perform a base separation upon arrival.  While working quickly to maintain food safety standards, items are separated by a base incoming category, weighed, recorded, and placed in their holding pattern location.

Volunteers may also be asked to box sorted food for orders, stock shelves, and perform general warehouse maintenance. 

* Must wear close-toed shoes

* Shifts may be canceled due to the lack of incoming donations.

Volunteers sort fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) to ensure its quality is within our standards for redistribution and can safely be consumed by our neighbors. Volunteers will be checking (where applicable) for secure packages, food quality dates, food quality, and sorting into boxes to keep or to discard.  Volunteers may also be asked to box sorted food for orders, stock shelves, and perform general warehouse maintenance. 

REFRIGERATED PRODUCTS: Items in the cooler consist of mostly produce, prepackaged prepared meals, and dairy products.  These foods require immediate attention for rapid distribution back into the community.  Many times, after food safety and condition of food have been verified by the volunteer, the items are bagged to ensure swift distribution to our neighbors.

* Please remain at home if you are experiencing
any symptoms of possible illness!

The volunteer will help pack daily nutritious items in boxes for the youth and/or adults, and count the boxes as directed. These boxes will then be distributed amongst some of our Summer Nutrition for Kids partner sites.

* Summer Nutrition usually occurs, Monday - Saturday, except holidays.

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

* PLEASE SEE THE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Volunteers may help with prepping the soil for planting, weeding, distributing woodchips and mulch, watering the land, planting seeds, tilling, composting, removing debris, harvesting, gleaning (if needed), and other general farming duties as assigned. 

* NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE (texting, playing games, phone calls) * Bring your own chairs and water * Physical labor is involved * Dress according to the weather.

Driving instructions:

Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign.

Major Objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications & Requirements

Orientation and Training

Volunteers will receive on-the-job training for this position. Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Commitment Required

This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity that engages the neighbor. Because it's time-specific, if you sign-up for a shift and can no longer attend, please unregister from the shift through your volunteer account at least 24-48 hours prior to the shift. Any no-shows or late cancellations will result in not being permitted to sign up for future OrderAhead shifts.

Major Objectives

This position is responsible for packing orders for neighbors, including items located in the walk-in cooler and freezer, labeling orders, and staging them for pick-up.

Duties and Responsibilities

No excessive cell phone use
Qualifications & RequirementsVolunteers must be at least 18 years oldStanding for long periods of time and some lifting are involved with this position.Attention to detail is necessary to ensure all orders are packed properly. Orientation and Training Volunteers will receive on-the-job training for this position. Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Commitment Required

This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity that engages the neighbor. Because it's time-specific, if you sign-up for a shift and can no longer attend, please unregister from the shift through your volunteer account at least 24-48 hours prior to the shift. Any no-shows or late cancellations will result in not being permitted to sign up for future OrderAhead shifts.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

Dr. Eric Bonds will share his gardening secrets – what works, what doesn’t work, his favorite veggies to grow, and how he grows microgreens indoors year-round. Come and soak in Eric’s wisdom, real-world experience and positive vibes! Come with your questions and concerns and leave with solutions. Eric was a driving force behind the establishment of the Brag Hill Community Garden on Fall Hill Avenue in the City of Fredericksburg.

* NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE

* Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes

* Dress according to outside temperatures

Driving instructions:

Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. 

Farmers and/or gardeners will share their best gardening advice - Learn to incorporate natives to beautify and add meaning to your landscape and discover the best planting locations for each native based on sunshine, moisture and soil conditions. Enjoy a tour of the Native Pollinator Garden, which adds grace and beauty to the Rappahannock Education Farm.

* NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE

* Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes

* Dress according to outside temperatures

Driving instructions:

Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. 

Volunteer orientation is necessary for volunteers to engage in most FRFB opportunities. Volunteers will learn about the function of our facility, our most flexible program known as Warehouse Quality Assurance, and how we carry out quality control to ensure the safety of salvageable material - edible and non-food items. Volunteers are expected to listen to an oral and interactive presentation and ask questions where applicable. Orientation will also provide the volunteer with information regarding current and future volunteerism, as well as an explanation of how volunteer hours are recorded.

PLEASE ARRIVE 5-15 minutes prior to start time! Volunteers help pack several hundred boxes for senior citizens (age 60 and over)  in our community,  at our warehouse. Each supplemental box is designed to meet the nutritional needs of those in need.  It features items such as beans, sauce, pasta, and canned fruits and vegetables.

The boxes are put on a roller belt and moved from volunteer to volunteer.  Each volunteer places their food item in the box and passes it on.  The boxes are quality checked at the end of the line and put on a pallet.  Able-bodied volunteers also help with replenishment of food for those filling the boxes. Boxes are broken down and recycled. There is some clean-up after all of the boxes are packed.

VOLUNTEERS - You are urged to drink plenty of water, dress in loose but appropriate attire, and always wear close-toed shoes.

The volunteer will assist the SNAP Coordinator after each client appointment by ushering the neighbor into the warehouse area to shop for items to take with them. Once finished, the volunteer will help the neighbor load their items into their car (where applicable), bring back the basket, and prepare it for the next person. In addition, the volunteer will help restock the shelves when needed.

There may be idle pockets of time, and during those gaps, the volunteer will help with other tasks as instructed by SNAP Coordinator.

* Must be on time

* Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes

* Warehouse isn't temp-controlled so please dress according to the outside temperature, as the same will convey inside.

* Possible Additional Responsibilities:

● Neighbor Shopping Assistance: After SNAP interviews, communicate with neighbors
to understand their immediate shopping needs. Subsequently, provide light shopping
assistance.
* Senior Check-ins and Reminders: Make regular phone calls to the senior community
members who are enrolled in the CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program).
These calls will serve to remind them of upcoming pickups and to conduct general
wellness check-ins, ensuring their continued well-being.
* Front Desk Assistance: Greet and assist incoming volunteers and guests, providing
guidance and information as needed.
* Community Resource Navigation: Assist individuals in connecting with appropriate
community resources and services, acting as a friendly point of contact for basic needs
inquiries.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate and concise records of interactions and completed
tasks.
* Administrative Support: Assist with general office tasks such as shredding documents
and making copies of materials as needed.
* Preparing Mailers: Prepare and organize mailers for various outreach initiatives,
including assembling envelopes.

Qualifications:
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Compassionate and patient demeanor.
● Reliable and punctual.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Basic understanding of community resources (training will be provided).
● Access to a phone and reliable transportation is beneficial but not always required
depending on the specific task.

We need 2 volunteers - MUST have basic knowledge of FRFB's volunteering, programs, practices, and guidelines.

Picnic in the Park is an annual meet-up hosted by Fredericksburg Parks & Rec on Tuesdays in May and June at Memorial Park, 11:30am-1:30pm, with an arrival time of 10:45am to offload and set up. This event connects youth (and their families) with one another and local businesses in the area. Every vendor (profit and non-profit) provides an activity for the youth to participate in when they visit each vendor's tent. As an FRFB volunteer, you will be offering an activity in which we deem appropriate. The instructions and supplies will be provided to you.

Details:

* Lead volunteer will be responsible for picking up the tabling supplies and equipment from FRFB prior to the event: 1 folding table, 4 metal chairs, 1 tent, 1 FRFB tablecloth, 1 plain plastic tablecloth to protect our tablecloth, FRFB marketing material, FRFB giveaways, and activity supplies.

* Must arrive at Memorial (Kenmore) Park no later than 10:45am to offload and set up. They will allow you to pull into the driveway area to offload if needed, and then find street parking, or you are permitted to park in church parking lot across the street. 

* Both volunteers will be responsible for offloading equipment and supplies, set up, and breakdown.

* Volunteers will engage the youth and adults in decorating boxes (onsite and take home), as well as briefly mention volunteering @ FRFB for the youth and adults.

* We encourage volunteers to network with other vendors to see how we (FRFB) may be able to partner with them in the future. This is also a great opportunity to network on your personal behalf as well.

* This is an outdoor event - please dress according to the weather.

Volunteers may help with prepping the soil for planting, weeding, distributing woodchips and mulch, watering the crop, planting seeds, composting, removing debris, harvesting, and other general garden tasks as assigned. This is an onsite garden at Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank's main location. When you arrive and leave, please sign in and out on the sign-in sheet at the front desk (through the orange door). You must also check in and out online.

* NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE (texting, playing games, phone calls)

* The garden is located in the front of the warehouse near the parking.

* Each person must be registered as a volunteer through our website and signed up for the shift.

* Volunteers 7-14 years old, must be accompanied by an adult.

* Volunteers under 18 years old must also have a Youth Consent Form on file with us. To request this form, email dthomas@fredfood.org.

* Bring your own chairs and water

* Physical labor is involved

* Dress according to the weather.

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

* Adults and youth ages 10 & up are welcome.

* You MUST be registered as a volunteer to attend.

* You MUST be signed up for this class to attend.

* Please DO NOT bring extra attendees, as space and supplies are limited.

Growing a Healthy Community is a collaborative initiative offering gardening classes to the community (no experience necessary). Each month, a different topic will be offered multiple times.

Straw Bale Gardening, Hydroponic Gardening, Tips on Growing Tomatoes

* Learn how to:

   - Setup, prepare, and plant seedlings in a Straw Bale

   - Grow leafy greens inside using a Hydroponic Gardening kit

   - Understand the differences between Determinate & Indeterminate Tomatoes.

   - "To prune or not to prune."

* Each attendee will receive a Hydroponic Gardening kit that includes everything needed to grow greens at home.

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* Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes

* Youth 10-15 years old must complete and sign a Youth Consent Form, along with their parent/guardian, which is provided onsite, and they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Respond to this email to request this form.

* Youth 16-17 years old will only need to complete and sign a Youth Consent Form along with a parent/guardian before volunteering. The form can either be completed and signed on-site or emailed to you upon request prior to volunteering. Respond to this email to request this form.

Please only sign up for an opportunity if you can and absolutely will be present! 

Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, and ready food for distribution. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

Please DO NOT sign up if you're unsure you can make it. You must be on time.

The Reception Volunteer will be stationed at our front desk area and perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, directing guests, guiding other volunteers, troubleshooting problems, helping with other volunteer opportunities where applicable, and locating staff if needed.

* Must be on time.

* Must wear close-toed shoes

* No inappropriate attire allowed: no tank tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops, or short shorts

* Warehouse is not temperature-controlled; dress according to the outside temperatures

The Rappahannock Area Health District is hosting an inaugural resource fair for expectant families and has invited our participation for referral/information on food access services and SNAP.

Volunteer(s) will accompany a Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank (FRFB) staff member(s) at the community engagement location to help set up the FRFB table: flyers, swag gear, and any other items deemed beneficial to the event. Volunteer MUST be familiar with FRFB processes and procedures to promote volunteering, donating and raising awareness about hunger in our service area(s).

* Must wear close-toed shoes

* Other vendors will be present, you will be permitted to walk around if you choose

* If feeling ill, please unregister from the opportunity and stay home

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

Please report to the back of the school.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. Some volunteers may also be asked to distribute food they have ordered on-line.  Volunteers will be given a check-off list and itemized orders.  Neighbors will then proceed to the mobile pantry line

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

 This is also an Order Ahead site.  Volunteers may be asked to help assist with orders that have been placed previously online.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

Walk-Up Pantries focus on perishable items, such as fresh produce and dairy as well as shelf stable items. Neighbors select the items they want in a "farmer's market"-style distribution. We make every effort to allow the neighbors complete choice, taking exactly the items and quantities they choose.

Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, and prepare food for distribution. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

 
Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

Fresh Market Pantries are focused on perishable items, such as fresh produce and dairy.  Neighbors select the items they want in a "farmer's market" style distribution.  We make every effort to allow the neighbors complete choice, taking exactly the items and quantity they choose.

Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, and ready food for distribution. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a walk-up distribution. Our neighbors will be parking and selecting their own items as they progress on foot through the distribution line. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, guiding our neighbors through the line and restocking. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

* PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHIFT START TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.

** Please report to the side of the school.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up are also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, staff members are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

Fresh Market Pantries are focused on perishable items, such as fresh produce and dairy.  Neighbors select the items they want in a "farmer's market" style distribution. We make every effort to allow the neighbors complete choice, taking exactly the items and quantity they choose.

Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, and ready food for distribution. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

Youth volunteers will decorate empty boxes in which we use to pack our monthly food items. The boxes of food are then distributed to persons with disabilities, those who may reside in low-income households, and seniors who are 60+ and income-qualify.

* Volunteers must contact Dominique Thomas (Volunteer Coordinator) to coordinate pick up and drop off of the boxes; dthomas@fredfood.org, 540-371-7666 Ext. 131

* Boxes are picked up from our second facility at 480 Central Rd, Fred, VA 22401

* Boxes come in bundles of 25 but can be picked up in any quantity by request

* All volunteers will provide the supplies to decorate the boxes

* Decorated boxes are requested to be returned within 30 days

* Taking pictures while decorating is encouraged